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Opportunity: Canadian Dollar Stabilizes, Somewhat

Things have started to turn around for the Canadian dollar in the second quarter of 2025. It hit a 22 year low in January of 2025. Investors and property owners, who have been swooning at the high burn rate in their travel plans and property maintenance abroad, may wish to consider recent more positive trends and consider some risk mitigation opportunities now that the dollar is stabilizing somewhat.  

Retirement Income Layering

Here’s the tax secret: Income layering of all your income sources in retirement can help you get a better after-tax result, and help you preserve your capital for the future, too.

Give the Gift of Financial Literacy

The Money Matters: Financial Lessons for Life 2014 calendars are full of timely and relevant money matter tips and make wonderful client gifts. Ensure your calendars with a pre-order – the 2013 calendar sold out! English and French calendars available. Order by August 15.

DAC 2013: Scott Mackenzie – Re-connecting with the Do-It-Yourself Investor

It matters that you have an advisor at your side. That’s the message we want our clients to receive . . . the right advice is absolutely worth the fee.

Power of Attorney: The 8-Step Process You Need to Know

Undertaking the role of Power of Attorney for a loved one can be overwhelming, especially if you don't know where to start. If you have agreed to be a Power of Attorney, prepare yourself early by learning the 8 steps you need to know. Join us in Calgary for Attorney School, August 29, 2013 for only $99.

Ignore the Bull: Plan Your Own Path to Financial Independence

Research has proven...you will be happier and more successful on your own terms, not someone else’s. Learn to approach your financial affairs with much more passion and a lot less bull! Get Managing the Bull – Buy 3, Get 1 Free.

Ensure Tax Planning Begins Right at the Primary Source of Wealth Creation

Become a more astute compliance manager to ensure payroll is more than simply accurate with Advanced Payroll – updated for 2013. Enrol by July 23 and save $200.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Do you believe Canada’s tax system based, on self-assessment, has suffered under recent changes at CRA and by Finance Canada? If so, what is the one wish you have for tax reform?

  • Yes
    345 votes
    69.98%
  • No
    148 votes
    30.02%